The Hindu Vocabulary 5 July 2025
2025-07-05
The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 5 July 2025 is from the Editorial titled “Careful curation: On Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls”.
Word/Phrase |
Part of speech |
Meaning |
Synonyms |
Antonyms |
Sentence |
Curation |
Noun |
The action or process of selecting, organizing, and looking after the items in a collection or exhibition; the careful selection and organization of content for an audience. (संकलन) |
Selection, Organization, Management, Collection, Compilation, Archiving, Preservation, Display, Exhibit |
Disorganization, Randomness, Neglect, Dispersal, Haphazardness, Chaos, Jumble, Disorder, Abandonment, Exclusion |
The art gallery is known for its excellent curation of modern sculptures. |
Intensive |
Adjective |
(Of a course of study or training) concentrated on a single subject or into a short time; (of agriculture or other economic activity) aiming to maximize output. (गहन, तीव्र) |
Thorough, Deep, Concentrated, Comprehensive, Rigorous, Exhaustive, Arduous, Detailed, In-depth, Focused |
Extensive, Broad, Superficial, Light, Casual, Relaxed, Slow, Minimal, Basic, General |
The hospital has an intensive care unit for critical patients. |
Enormity |
Noun |
The quality of being extremely wicked or immoral; a grave crime or sin. (भीषणता) |
Atrocity, Outrage, Abomination, Heinousness, Immorality, Wickedness, Depravity, Villainy, Monstrosity |
Triviality, Insignificance, Minor offence, Virtue, Goodness, Righteousness, Morality, Smallness, Minor Crime, Innocence |
The enormity of the genocide shocked the world. |
Exclusion |
Noun |
The process or state of excluding or being excluded. (बहिष्करण) |
Omission, Elimination, Prohibition, Barring, Banishment, Expulsion, Segregation, Rejection, Disbarment |
Inclusion, Admission, Integration, Acceptance, Welcome, Incorporation, Embrace, Involvement, Access, Membership |
The policy led to the exclusion of certain groups from the benefits. |
Probability |
Noun |
The extent to which something is likely to happen or be the case. (संभावना) |
Likelihood, Chance, Possibility, Odds, Prospect, Expectation, Credibility, Plausibility, Potential, Tendency |
Impossibility, Improbability, Certainty, Unlikelihood, Sureness, Doubt, Guarantee, Fact, Actuality, Reality |
There is a high probability of rain tomorrow. |
Intention |
Noun |
A plan or aim; an aim or purpose. (मकसद) |
Aim, Purpose, Goal, Objective, Plan, Design, Target, Resolution, Motivation, Desire |
Accident, Chance, Coincidence, Serendipity, Fortuity, Unintentionality, Spontaneity, Inadvertence, Aimlessness, Thoughtlessness |
Her intention was to finish the report by Friday. |
Migrant |
Noun |
A person who moves from one place to another, especially in order to find work or better living conditions. (प्रवासी) |
Immigrant, Emigrant, Nomad, Wanderer, Sojourner, Traveler, Refugee, Exile, Displaced Person, Newcomer |
Resident, Native, Settler, Local, Permanent Resident, Indigenous, Inhabitant, Citizen |
The government implemented policies to assist migrant workers. |
Starker |
Adjective |
More severe or harsh; more sharply delineated; more bare or simple. (अधिक कठोर) |
Harsher, Severer, Bolder, Clearer, More Obvious, Sharper, More Pronounced, More Bare, More Austere |
Milder, Softer, Warmer, Richer, Brighter, More Decorative, More Complex, Obscurer, Gentler, Fuzzier |
The contrast between their lives became even starker after the economic downturn.
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Drastic |
Adjective |
(Of an action or change) likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect; severe or extreme. (जबरदस्त) |
Extreme, Severe, Radical, Intense, Forceful, Vigorous, Rigorous, Harsh, Dire, Sweeping |
Mild, Moderate, Gentle, Slight, Gradual, Subtle, Minor, Trivial, Insignificant |
The company had to take drastic measures to cut costs. |
Impactful |
Adjective |
Having a strong effect on someone or something. (प्रभावशाली) |
Powerful, Effective, Influential, Meaningful, Potent, Significant, Resounding, Striking, Compelling, Forceful |
Ineffectual, Weak, Useless, Meaningless, Insignificant, Negligible, Trivial, Powerless, Feeble, Mild |
Her speech was incredibly impactful and inspired many. |
Native |
Adjective |
Associated with the place of a person's birth, whether as a resident or citizen; belonging to a person by birth. (मूल निवासी) |
Indigenous, Aboriginal, Original, Local, Born, Innate, Inherited, Natural, Authentic, Endemic |
Foreign, Alien, Imported, Acquired, Adopted, Non-native, Immigrant, Exotic, Introduced, External |
The native flora and fauna of the island are unique. |
Integral |
Adjective |
Necessary to make a whole complete; fundamental or essential. (अभिन्न) |
Essential, Fundamental, Necessary, Crucial, Key, Indispensable, Core, Constituent |
Optional, Non-essential, Supplementary, Peripheral, Dispensable, Superfluous, Extraneous, Accidental, Irrelevant |
Trust is an integral part of any healthy relationship. |